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Somewhere between what we know of the past, what we think we know and what we might never know for certain lies a murky place with fertile ground for art to bloom. Such is the history of Civil War spies Elizabeth Van Lew and Mary Jane Bowser and the wo…
Read MoreWhat: The Alley Theatre Award for Lifetime Achievement: A Tony Award-Winning Evening Where: The Hubbard Stage of the Alley Theatre PC Moment: Four nationally renowned individuals were spotlighted with the highly regarded honors. The Lifetime Achievemen…
Read More“Ballet is important and significant – yes. But first of all it is a pleasure.” – George Balanchine Entertainment may not be the first word that comes to mind when thinking about ballet, but Houston Ballet’s mixed-repertory program, cleverly titled “Tu…
Read MoreThe Lone Star Film Festival Gala will bring true Hollywood heavyweights to Fort Worth for its annual fete, which is set for Friday, November 10 at the Hotel Drover. Four movie making and music luminaries will receive awards. Among them are two with dee…
Read More“The creator in me is my inner child.” – choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa Annabelle Lopez Ochoa is prolific. At age 50, the contemporary ballet choreographer has created 77 works for dance companies around the world. Among them are conceptual pieces…
Read MoreYou must believe in enchantment if you’ve ever experienced a spellbinding performance at the ballet, where grace, intensity and music merge. The glorious fluidity and explosive energy of the dancer seem to come from nowhere — to just be. But that assum…
Read MoreThe Dallas Arts District can be a curious thing. On one hand, it’s the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation, filling its 118 acres with architectural wonders and institutions that lure top-tier artistic talent. On the other, it can feel…
Read MoreEver wondered what lawyers do for fun? Since 1989, dozens of local legal practitioners have been pooling their musical and artistic talents for Night Court, Houston’s all-lawyer theater company and public charity. The name alone tells you this group’s …
Read MoreThe cocktails are crafted. The play is Shakespearean. The actors are professionally trained. But make no mistake. This is no stuffy, high-brow night at the theater. The idea behind Drunk Shakespeare is relatively simple. A cast of five comes together t…
Read MoreEven the relentless Houston heat can’t stop young people from creating art. During two humid 90 degree nights, The Garage opened for its second season in Houston. The Garage is the creation of Rafael Pina, Ollie Grishaber and Damon Diaz, who decided to…
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